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Fortigate – FPT NGFW

FortiGate NGFW, part of the Fortinet Security Fabric, is a firewall solution with automated threat protection capabilities. It is designed to protect organizations from both internal and external threats such as cyberattacks, malware, and other vulnerabilities. NGFW provides SSL inspection, application control, advanced visibility, and other security capabilities.

Key features​

  • Comprehensive visibility and protection: includes Ransomware and Command & Control blocking, SSL/TLS 1.3 encryption, and automated threat response.
  • FortiGuard support: integrates IPS, web and video filtering, and DNS security services simultaneously to reduce cost and manage all risks.
  • Proxy integration: delivers seamless user experience and device security through Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
  • Advanced security: prevents unauthorized access, segments traffic, and applies clear packet filtering.
  • Automated network management: provides traffic visibility, detailed policy control, and scalable security management.

Documentation structure​

  • Access the admin interface — Log in to the Fortigate NGFW management interface.
  • Configure network interfaces — Set up LAN and WAN interfaces.
  • Configure static routes — Create and manage static routes.
  • Create firewall policy — Define rules to allow or block traffic.
  • Create security profiles — Configure AntiVirus, Web Filter, Application Control, IPS, and WAF profiles.
  • Manage system users — Create admin profiles and user accounts.
  • Feature visibility — Enable or disable features in the system.
  • View traffic logs — Monitor traffic logs from firewall policies.
  • FAQ — Frequently asked questions about Fortigate – FPT NGFW.